Ernesto Frieri | Relief Pitcher | #38

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Brewers released RHP Ernesto Frieri.

Frieri was signed to a minor league deal in January in hopes of earning a roster spot, but posted a 7.94 ERA in the Cactus League and didn't stand a chance of making the Milwaukee roster. Mar 18 - 1:04 PM

Brewers signed RHP Ernesto Frieri to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Frieri has pitched in just six games at the big-league level in the past two seasons, and spent most of 2017 in Triple-A for the Rangers and Mariner organization. The former Angels closer will likely provide organizational depth for Milwaukee in the 2018 campaign. Jan 18 - 10:09 AM

The 32-year-old hurler hasn't been relevant in fantasy leagues since the 2014 season, but does have valuable closer's experience in the past. That should be enough to land him a minor league deal with a spring training invite this winter. Sat, Oct 21, 2017 02:44:00 PM

Frieri allowed four earned runs on six walks and six hits in seven innings of relief earlier this season with Texas. The 32-year-old right-hander will report to the Mariners' Triple-A affiliate in Tacoma. Tue, Aug 8, 2017 05:50:00 PM

Depth Charts

Vogt underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder last week, but it was less invasive than anticipated and shouldn't threaten his career as long as the rehab process goes smoothly. "Obviously, there is a lot of hard work ahead of me," Vogt said, "but there is some hope in the future that I can regain full strength and be back." The 33-year-old catcher is arbitration-eligible this winter, though the Brewers figure to non-tender him.

Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) was cleared to begin throwing breaking balls after a checkup with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Tuesday.

Nelson can now work his entire arsenal into bullpen sessions and might just be able to return to the Brewers before September, as general manager David Stearns predicted earlier this month. The 29-year-old right-hander has been out all season after suffering a labrum tear and rotator cuff strain last September.

Zach Davies (shoulder) is scheduled to make his next minor league rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Davies owns a 6.14 ERA and 12/8 K/BB ratio in 14 2/3 innings through four starts since restarting a rehab assignment. Pitchers are allowed to have a 30-day rehab window in the minors, so Davies could be extended until August 25, but Brewers manager Craig Counsell said the club could have a decision to make after his next rehab start. Davies has been sidelined since late May with back and shoulder injuries.

Bruce Suter underwent Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow on Tuesday.

Suter will spend the next couple of weeks in Cincinnati before rejoining the team for the remainder of the season. He'll miss the rest of the 2018 season, and because of the timing of the procedure, the 2019 season is also very much in jeopardy.

Matt Albers (hamstring) has been cleared to begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Biloxi.

Albers went down earlier this month with a left hamstring strain. He was struggling prior to the injury, allowing 10 runs over four appearances after missing a month and a half with shoulder inflammation.

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